Properties of Shonkinite and Diorite

Shonkinite

Diorite

Properties of Diorite and Shonkinite

Properties

Physical Properties

Hardness

5.5-6

6-7

Grain Size

Medium to Fine Coarse Grained

Medium to Coarse Grained

Fracture

Not Available

Streak

White

Bluish Black

Porosity

Less Porous

Very Less Porous

Luster

Subvitreous to Dull

Shiny

Compressive Strength

150.00 N/mm²

225.00 N/mm²

Cleavage

Perfect

Not Available

Toughness

Not Available

2.1

Specific Gravity

2.6-2.7

2.8-3

Transparency

Opaque

Density

2.6-2.8 g/cm³

2.8-3 g/cm³

Thermal Properties

Specific Heat Capacity

0.92 kJ/Kg K

Not Available

Resistance

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Wear Resistant

Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

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Shonkinite vs Diorite Properties

Properties of Shonkinite and Diorite play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Shonkinite vs Diorite properties, get to know more about Shonkinite Definition and Diorite Definition. For the ease of understanding, the properties of rocks are divided into physical and thermal properties. Rocks have a variety of properties like hardness, color, specific gravity, fracture, cleavage, luster etc. Know all about physical and thermal properties of Shonkinite and Diorite.